“For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45

“See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted. Many were amazed when they saw him—beaten and bloodied, so disfigured one would scarcely know he was a person.” – Isaiah 52:13-14

THE ACTIONS OF A SERVANT

4 Lessons from the Life of Jesus

1. PUT GOD FIRST

IN MY LIFE.

“My servant grew up in the Lord's presence like a tender green shoot, sprouting from a root in dry and sterile ground. “ – Isaiah 53:2

(Jesus) “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will, not mine."

– Luke 22:42

(Jesus) “He will give you all you need from day to day if you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to.”

– Matthew 6:33

2.PROTECT MY

ATTITUDE

“He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led as a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth.” – Isaiah 53:7

“Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not demand and cling to his rights as God. He made himself nothing; he took the humble position of a slave and appeared in

human form. And in human form he obediently humbled himself even further by dying a criminal's death on a cross.”

– Philippians 2:5-8

3.PLANT DAILY

SEEDS OF KINDNESS

“When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of what he has experienced, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins.”

– Isaiah 53:11

“You know how full of love and kindness our Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was very rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.”

– 2 Corinthians 8:9

“Remember this — a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.”

– 2 Corinthians 9:6

4.PURSUE A LIFETIME OF SERVANTHOOD

“I will give him the honors of one who is mighty and great, because he exposed himself to death.”

– Isaiah 53:12

(Jesus) “If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will find true life.” – Mark 8:35

(Jesus) “Come, follow Me” – Matthew 4:19